Books that examine Eurasian international relations, geopolitics, security issues, economic corridors, transportation infrastructure, and high-technology developments are eligible for nomination for the “ECRA Best Eurasian Book” Award.

Eligibility

• Nominations may only be submitted by Global Partners of the Eurasian Continent Research Association (ERCA).
• Nominees must also be Global Partners of ERCA.
• For the 2026 award cycle, books published between January 2024 and November 2026 are eligible.

Nomination Process

• An ERCA member may nominate a book authored by another ERCA member.
• The nomination must include a clear justification explaining why the book deserves to receive the award.
• Nominations must be submitted via email to the Award Committee Chair, Mher D. Sahakyan, by November 10, 2026.
• Following the nomination, three hard copies of the book must be sent to Yerevan, Armenia. To obtain the mailing address, please contact: info@chinastan.org

Prize

The winner will be announced at the Annual Eurasian Research on Modern China and Eurasia Conference. The recipient will receive:

• A Certificate of Honour for the “Best Eurasian Book” Award, and
• One publication from the ERCA research team.

For standing ERCA Global Partner, please check:

Eurasian Continent Research Association